Leading long-term care industry advocates are eyeing a registered nurse staffing requirement and enhanced Medicaid funding under a set of “bold” reform measures aimed at improving that long-term care...
Senate report details missteps in coronavirus nursing home response
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 28, 2020
Federal lawmakers recommended that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should revisit its infection control policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s severe impact on nursing homes.
Amid controversy, NY announces visitation reopenings at nursing homes, ‘sweeping’ operator reforms
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 23, 2021
Indoor visitations will resume Friday at nursing homes in New York.
CDC to update NHSN vaccine reporting requirements for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 28, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is updating the COVID-19 vaccination form for long-term care providers.
Republican version of stimulus bill likely to include liability reform
By
Liza Berger
Jul 26, 2020
Although the Republicans’ version of the latest stimulus bill is still in the works, it likely will include liability reform measures and an extension of telehealth reimbursement policies.
Kramer: Industry won’t return to the ‘old normal’ after COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2020
The long-term care industry will never be the same following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a leading expert.
Blood clotting emerges as a new COVID-19 risk
By
John O'Connor
May 03, 2020
It’s well established that COVID-19 fuels severe respiratory problems. In addition, those with severe infections also risk abnormal blood clotting, according to Irish clinicians.
Researchers call on skilled nursing operators to prioritize immigrant workforce
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 24, 2020
The needs of immigrant workers should be a top concern of nursing home operators during the coronavirus pandemic in order to prevent severe workforce shortages within the industry and protect the high-risk...
More RNs, smaller facilities called keys to improving nursing homes: report
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Nursing homes should be mandated to employ more registered nurses and create smaller living communities, say seniors advocates investigating ways to improve the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing home workers, caregivers call for increased staffing requirements, protections
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 09, 2021
Long-term care workers in Pennsylvania are seeking significant reform of the state’s nursing home regulations, demanding higher minimum staffing requirements in the wake of COVID-19.